"Different Stages" by JeffreyBackus.com

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Stream the full songs at Digital Rodeo. All tracks are available for individual downloads via the Kazzong Player above or via following:

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The complete CD including the panoramic foldout booklet can be purchased by clicking on "Shop" at the top.

Jeffrey Backus presents his interpretations of his own songs in a way he has never done before.
He sends you on a musical journey by switching from Spanish flavored songs to Rock'n'Roll, to modern Dance tunes and then some Country.

As featured on various Radio Stations, including:

WSM Radio 650AM, Nashville, Tennessee
HR4, Hessischer Rundfunk, Germany
radio-starlet.de, Internet Radio Station, Germany
Radio Positive Energie Radio Positive Energie, Internet Radio Station, Germany

What the listeners and fellow Songwriters say about the songs:

Bits & Pieces: "...Enjoyed my listen, Jeffrey. Like the hook in the chorus. It had me tappin' my toes. Like the guitar fills and the organ filling behind that... Nice..." - "...I way dig the keyboard sound. Nice lyric/story. Easy to follow. Well arranged and recorded. Keep'em coming..." - "...I enjoyed your songs Jeffrey , look forward to hearing more..."

Don't You Wish You Were Me: "...Jeffrey... This is a really pretty song! Very nice melody and the vocals are super... Great job on a very nice song! Kim :-)" - "...Good potential here... like the changes and melody. Even hear some old Beatles influence in this..." - "...Sweet idea. Very endearing..." - "...Nice song... I like the idea too. : ) Your music has that nice relaxing feel to it. Good job..." - "...very nice feel on this. Clever idea. Music flows very nice. Definitely like the island'ish feel. Nice climb into the chorus. Dig the call response vocal near the end. Thanks for sharing and keep'em coming..."

The Cropduster: "...Cool sort of country/rockabilly sound. Nice song..." - "...yea cool hook, fresh idea I've never heard a idea like that it goes by pretty quick it might need a little trim in the lyrics, but real cool man..."

When Your Love's Around:"(:AWESOME LYRICS:) Well written. (:AWESOME VOCALS:) Sounding ever so good. :AWESOME DELIVERY:) Enjoyed the listen ever so much. Gets my vote (:ABSOLUTELY:)(:RADIO READY:)(:BIG HIT:) Love that harmony. Keep them coming."

The following people were involved in the making of this album:

Jeffrey Backus:
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitars, Mandolin, Loop Programming, Engineering, Mixing, Mastering, Executive Producer
Jae Avery:
Graphics, Vocals (tracks 4,7,9), Inspiration
Stephane Booroff:
Drums
Anthony Cooper:
Keyboards, Hammond B3
Pete Farrugia:
Lead Guitars
Fox:
Bass